dur ‧ ing S1 W1 /ˈdjʊərɪŋ $ ˈdʊr-/ BrE AmE preposition
[ Date: 1300-1400 ; Origin: dure 'to continue in existence' (13-19 centuries) , from Old French durer , from Latin durare ]
1 . from the beginning to the end of a period of time:
During the summer she worked as a lifeguard.
He slept calmly during the early part of the night.
Foxes remain hidden during the day.
2 . at some point in a period of time:
My father was killed during the war.
I mentioned the subject during our discussions at her Washington office.
► Do not say ‘during doing something’ or ‘during someone does something’. Use while : They chatted while waiting for the train (NOT during waiting for the train). | He stole her money while she slept (NOT during she slept).
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THESAURUS
▪ during at one point in a period of time, or through the whole of a period of time:
Did you hear the storm during the night?
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During the summer we spend a lot more time out of doors.
▪ all through ( also throughout ) /ɔːl ˈθruː, θruːˈaʊt/ during all of a period of time:
The cafe’s closed all through the winter and opens again in April.
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Throughout her career she has worked hard and achieved the highest standards.
▪ over at one point or at various different points during a period of time:
I’m going to redecorate my bedroom over the holidays.
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She’s been a great help to me over the past year.
▪ in the course of something formal during a particular process or period of time:
In the course of the study we consulted with leading experts in global warming.
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Many factors control the rise and fall of a species in the course of evolution.
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There was huge social change in the course of the 1960s.
▪ within during a period of time, or before the end of a period – used when you want to emphasize that it is a short or limited period:
There have been five serious accidents within the last few days.
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Payment must be made within 30 days.
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If we are inviting you for an interview, you will receive a letter within 14 days.